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University of Technology, Sydney (UTS)

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Master of Quantitative Finance

  • Masters (Coursework)

Major regulatory changes and the emergence of new types of financial risks mean that skilled quantitative finance professionals are more in demand than ever.

Key details

Degree Type
Masters (Coursework)
Duration
1 year full-time
Course Code
C04373, 088930G
Study Mode
In person

About this course

Major regulatory changes and the emergence of new types of financial risks mean that skilled quantitative finance professionals are more in demand than ever. The UTS postgraduate Quantitative Finance program is recognised in Australia and overseas as a leading qualification for aspiring and established quantitative finance professionals.

Designed by industry experts and leading UTS quantitative finance academics, it combines the theoretical learning, hands-on experience and professional competencies required to perform at the cutting edge of this specialist discipline. Whether students are just starting out or looking to deepen their quantitative expertise, this course will equip them with the knowledge and skills to measure and manage risk in today's complex financial markets.

Explore our quantitative finance degrees
UTS offers a suite of postgraduate quantitative finance degrees, each with a different area of focus. Students considering the Master of Quantitative Finance may also be interested in the following courses:

  • Master of Data Science in Quantitative Finance
  • Master of Mathematics and Quantitative Finance

Course content is comprised of nine subjects that have been specifically designed for this degree and that are frequently updated to keep pace with industry need.

Students engage with the in-depth study of derivative securities, financial market instruments, probability theory, credit risk, market risk, and numerical and computational methods, among others. They also learn to apply their theoretical learning to industry-relevant assignments in areas such as risk management, valuation of financial instruments, hedging of risks and model implementation.

Study locations

City

City campus

Career pathways

Graduates are highly sought after by leading financial institutions, management consulting companies, energy and mining companies, regulatory bodies, government organisations and other organisations seeking advanced quantitative expertise.

They can work as quantitative analysts, risk management analysts, quantitative structurers, quantitative developers, forecasters, traders, investment analysts and financial engineers in organisations of all sizes, from multinationals to boutique firms.

Course structure

The course comprises 72 credit points of core subjects.

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Business & Management courses at University of Technology, Sydney (UTS).
81.9%
Overall satisfaction
84%
Skill scale
69.9%
Teaching scale
88.8%
Employed full-time
$105k
Average salary